schubert

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Wireworld oasis 6 interconnect oppinionins
It's better than most realize, the cheaper Wireworld is still good stuff. I have a 12 ft and a 20 ft pair of Oasis 3+++ I have used for a decade at least to reach far-away amps and it has never let down the side even with MUCH more expensice IC'c ... 
Unbalanced hearing
Nearly every human being has some imbalance, just do your best. 
bookshelf speakers
I totally agree with Rar1 that RegaRS1 sound just fine in a bookshelf, R1 even better, used them for years in bookshelf and I'm picky about my sound. 
reco speaker cables for Ohm Walshes?
Foster9, I agree with you Supra and 8Vs recce, can use 4vs just as well.I have Chord Odyssey 2, have had for years, IMHO a fair SC at best and overpriced. 
Favorite lp of all time
Jashca Horenstein, Mahler Symphony # 1 
What ohm to set amp
Yes , and you should if a speakers dips to 4.1 
Power Cables diminishing returns
I highly doubt if any big corp doesn't see LOTS of taxpayer cash. if only through the 8000 plus tax dodges their lobby lads have provided them.Big Pharma got hundreds of billions when their lobby got Medicare D, aka Pharma Profits Act, passed with... 
reco speaker cables for Ohm Walshes?
AudioArt SC-5 is around $200 ,very neutral and sounds good on about anything. 
What are these B&W speakers worth?
I'm not trying to be funny but, anything is worth what someone else will give you for it. 
What is the best sounding Mahler symphony cycle?
I'd give $46 for one if I didn't have the LP. 
What is the best sounding Mahler symphony cycle?
Just remembered, If you want the definitive Mahler 1, Jascha Horenstein with the LSO is it.It was on Nonesuch LP for a long time, last time I saw one I belive it was on Unicorn CD.All his Mahler is fab,I don't remember the sound, if you do find on... 
salesperson recomends what do you think
Well, I never heard of anyone regretting a Spendor purchase.B%W seems never to be of one piece, tweeter here, mids there, bass somewhere else. I find them very fatiguing to listen to.Johnny 53 is no doubt correct about Aon 3's , I just heard them ... 
Please alleviate my fears
Stated power means little, I'll bet 120 Yamaha amps will drive just about anything . 
What is the best sounding Mahler symphony cycle?
Lowrider, Yes I have about 40 BIS CD's -Naxox distributes doesn't make. Buy most in huge used store in St.Paul.I look for current Nordic composers, stuff coming out of Sweden, Estonia and esp. Finland is fascinating to me. 
What is the best sounding Mahler symphony cycle?
I agree with the BIS, if they ever made a bad recording I've never heard it and BIS is always my go if sound is primary. Who ever produces this label is the very epitome of good taste.